ORCID Profile
0000-0002-6860-3348
Current Organisation
University of Iceland
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Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 2018
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 12-01-2018
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 2019
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 07-2014
DOI: 10.3390/EN7074169
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 10-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2015
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Date: 29-07-2013
Abstract: The Icelandic geothermal industry can be traced back to 1908 and has developed an extensive knowledge from that time. Currently, seven geothermal power plants are operating on the island. The plants are operated and maintained efficiently by relatively few engineers. The power plants generally prefer marine engineers who have worked as chief engineers on fishing vessels. Marine engineers are preferred in the Icelandic geothermal sector because of their education and mentality learned while working on the sea. Teamwork, resourcefulness, proactive thinking and the will to assist with jobs beyond job description are among the qualities believed to be required. This study was carried out in cooperation with three power companies who own and operate all the geothermal power plants in Iceland. The purpose was to study the geothermal power plants and their environment in order to identify the key factors for the effective operation and maintenance with few engineers. The results include a summary and an analysis of the structure and hierarchy and an analysis of the business environment. Lastly, the results from a comparison of work behavior between employees at geothermal plants, fishing vessels and from other sectors are presented. Results were not as expected employees at the geothermal plant were less considered to their peers, more outspoken and seem to show less civic virtue to their companies.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 09-2018
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 15-11-2014
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Date: 2018
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 07-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 12-2017
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 28-11-2018
Publisher: Agricultural University of Iceland
Date: 2015
DOI: 10.16886/IAS.2015.04
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 06-2014
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2017
Publisher: MDPI AG
Date: 28-05-2015
DOI: 10.3390/EN8064943
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 04-2015
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 03-2013
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 03-2017
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 2023
Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Date: 07-09-2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Date: 28-07-2014
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Date: 28-07-2014
Abstract: One of the most frequent problems in geothermal power plants is scaling. If scaling is allowed to build in the wellhead it can hinder the flow from the well. In this study we investigate how exactly that problem was solved at HS Energy in Iceland. We look at the problem, describe it and how it has been successfully solved. The solution, a valve called the Elli valve, which can be regarded a derivative of the Giffard’s injector, is then described. This valve has been shown to allow for a better flow control, less problems with regards to scaling removal and has economical advantages over other control valves. This solution should allow geothermal power plants dealing with scaling problems to use the presented solution to solve it effectively, in a cost efficient manner.
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Date: 2017
Publisher: American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Date: 28-07-2014
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